Senior Compliance Associate

Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group); San Rafael (CA); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading bio-tech company is seeking an IT SOX Senior Associate to manage aspects of their IT compliance program. The role involves leading IT SOX walkthroughs, managing application controls, and optimizing key IT General Controls. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and a commitment to collaboration across departments. This is a hybrid position based in San Rafael, offering competitive pay, with opportunities for extension and conversion.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in IT SOX, risk management, or internal/external audit.
• Deep understanding of SOX requirements, ITGCs, ITACs, and control frameworks.
• Preferred certifications: CIA, CPA, CISA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate IT SOX walkthroughs with internal management and external auditors.
• Manage the IT SOX roadmap, including maintenance of Risk Control Matrices.
• Prepare documentation and presentations for various stakeholders.

Skills

IT risk and control frameworks

Process improvement

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics

Tools

Workiva

SAP S/4HANA

Oracle

OBIEE

Oracle HCM

Ariba

Coupa

HFM

Blackline

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12-Month W2 Assignment (potential to extend / convert)

Location: San Rafael, CA - Hybrid (2 Days Onsite – Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Pay: $85-90/ HR

Position Summary:

Our client, a world leader bio-tech company who focuses on delivering therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases, is looking for a highly skilled IT SOX Senior Associate to support and manage critical aspects of our IT compliance program, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, and risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of IT risk and control frameworks, a proactive approach to process improvement, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external auditors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate IT SOX walkthroughs with internal management and external auditors.
• Manage the IT SOX roadmap, including maintenance of Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), testing coordination, and progress reporting.
• Identify key risks and controls; design and optimize ITGCs and IT application controls (ITACs).
• Evaluate IT dependencies such as segregation of duties, automated controls, key reports, and system interfaces.
• Consult with IT and business stakeholders to assess control deficiencies, determine remediation plans, and track resolutions.
• Assist in evaluating third-party risk by reviewing SOC reports and mapping them to internal controls.
• Prepare clear and concise documentation and presentations for various stakeholders.
• Continuously assess and implement tools or methodologies (e.g., data analytics, Alteryx) to enhance audit efficiency.
• Utilize frameworks including ITIL, COSO, and CoBIT to support internal control evaluations.
• Maintain effective project management practices to ensure deliverables are on time and aligned with company goals.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

Experience: 4+ years of relevant experience in IT SOX, risk management, or internal/external audit.

Technical Proficiency: Experience with:

• Workiva
• SAP S/4HANA and related applications
• Oracle, OBIEE, Oracle HCM, Ariba, Coupa, HFM, Blackline

Frameworks Knowledge: Deep understanding of SOX requirements, ITGCs, ITACs, SOC reports, and business/IT control frameworks (ITIL, COSO, CoBIT).

Preferred Certifications:

• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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